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MVP in a good mood as Meralco, Ateneo pull off big comebacks on eventful day

Manny V. Pangilinan failed to watch the Ateneo-La Salle volleyball game due to a series of meetings, but was at ringside for Game Two of the Meralco-Alaska match. Jaime Campos

AT the end of what had been a busy and stressful day, Manny V. Pangilinan could only sum up everything in a single sentence.

“Akala ko talo na, e,” he said.

Such was the fate that faced both Meralco and Ateneo – two teams closest to MVP’s heart – in their respective bids in the PBA and UAAP, whose thrilling outcomes came a few hours apart.

The two-time defending champion Lady Eagles were two sets down in Game Two of their women’s volleyball finals against De La Salle, but willed their way back to win the next three sets and pull off a dramatic 18-25, 26-28, 25-17, 25-16, 15-11 win. The inspiring victory forged a deciding Game Three on Saturday.